Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority yesterday knocked down some 57 structures as part of their on-going drive against illegal establishments along the Buriganga and Turag rivers. A total of 174 structures have been knocked down so far in the second phase of the drive which will be continued for seven more working days. This photo was taken at Dhaka Uddan Housing near Mohammadpur beribadh. Photo: Rashed Shumon
A huge pile of garbage dumped into the Surma river in Sylhet city's Kazirbazar recently. Such mindless acts, coupled with encroachment, have shrunk the river in the area, threatening the area's biodiversity. Green activists are observing The International Day of Action for Rivers today to celebrate those who work to protect rivers across the world. Photo: Sheikh Nasir
With gas cylinders tied together by flimsy rope, a pick-up truck remains stuck in traffic on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue. Transporting flammable substances in such a way is dangerous. The photo was taken in Karwan Bazar area yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
